copy stand question for digital cameras?

gcoin

I am looking for a sturdy copy stand that will not tip when camera is mounted at a price that will not break the bank. Also there is another issue of how many lights may be needed when taking pictures of raw & slab coins. I have a nikon coolpix 4300 camera. I would appreciate any help provided.

Barry

My copy stand.
I use one or two lights, just plain incandescent bulbs. Do a custom white balance, if available w/your camera.

291fifth

So far as the copy stand goes, I would suggest trying some of the larger camera stores in your area. Decent copy stands will probably run you in the neighborhood of $150-200. Try eBay as well. You may find a nice one for somewhat less. Copy stands are not particularly common items these days so your selection locally may not be very good.

mdwoods

I have one like Barry. It does the job nicely.

Theop

I built one myself with scrap wood and hardware which cost less than $2.00. I imagine you could start from scratch and build it for less than $10 yourself. It is wood, painted black, and includes the abiltiy to adjust the camera height. It doesnt have lights mounted on it, but this would be easy to do (or just use lamps).

I don't have any pictures of it but i would be glad to take some if you are interested. Leave a msg here or PM me. In theory I could even build one for you.

dave

ms71

Here's a good spot:

Copy Stand

Russ

I have the same one as Barry.



Been very pleased with it.

Russ, NCNE

gcoin

Thanks guys for your help. Theop I would like to see a photo of your copy stand that you constructed.

Theop

I'll take a picture this evening and post it here....

stay tuned

baccaruda

These two long appendages attached to the sides of my body work well as a "copy stand". They're multifunctional, flexible, portable, and best of all - were free! I think they were free anyway - I don't remember how they got there.

SDCollector

Russ or Barry,

How far can you extend the camera from the support post? I take mostly coin album pics, and I need the extra extension. With my tripod, that's the biggest problem I have.

Thanks.

jbsteven

my PM's are not working so I am going to post this here:

I have a brand new copy stand for sale if you are interested. PM me for details. I will respond to your pm a little later when I get home. My copy stand has 6 lights (3 on each side).

I use the cloud dome setup and that is why this one is for sale.

Mine looks like this one

Russ

<< <i>How far can you extend the camera from the support post? >>



20 inches.

Russ, NCNE

mgoodm3

This is what I use. I invert the holder to get the camera closer.

copy stand

spy88

gcoin, here is the one I made for my Canon G2. It attaches to the center wood strip to the tripod mount and can slide up or down rails depending on use.

cosmicdebris

My copy stand is on the right attached to my desk

spy88

What desk? Is there a desk in there somewhere? Can't seem to see it.

David

mdwoods

CD uses the same kind of mouse that I do. His desk area looks like mine too.

Fr8Tr8n

If anyone is still interested in this topic and you are handy with scrap wood and a drill...here is one that I found last year. With a few mods to the basic set up I use something similar to this. I am still trying to figue out the best lighting / background / white balance combos.

Keep a note book - which camera and settings you use shooting which coin variety (copper, gold, silver) and the best result yield using which lighting/background. It helps as a quick reference later.

Quick Copy Stand


spy88 has a really nice rig there too!

Theop

Here are a couple of quick pictures of my home-made setup. It is made from scrap wood, with 1/4 inch bolts to secure the camera and to adjust the camera height. Nothing fancy but it gets the job done.

stujoe

Here is my home made setup:

http://www.coinpeople.com/images/otherpic/setup2.jpg

I attach my Nikon 4300 to it with a 1/4 (20) thumbscrew. I use 2 or three lights depending upon what I am shooting.